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Today: March 16, 2025

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Australia|Sports

Frustrating start for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at F1 Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with his new Ferrari team was pressure tested in Australia, where he finished a disappointing 10th on debut, and was frustrated by a bad strategy that cost him a potential victory, and constant radio chatter throughout the difficult race won by McLaren’s Lando Norris

Frustrating start for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at F1 Australian Grand Prix
Australia|Sports

McLaren's Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10th

McLaren’s Lando Norris has won a chaotic rain-affected Australian Grand Prix, his first at Albert Park, with the Brit just managing to stay ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen following a third safety car late in the race

McLaren's Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10th
Australia|Celebrity|Environment|Lifestyle|World

American influencer who caused outrage after snatching a baby wombat in Australia issues apology

An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal’s welfare

American influencer who caused outrage after snatching a baby wombat in Australia issues apology
Australia|Sports|World

McLaren dominates first F1 qualifying of the season at Australian GP as Lewis Hamilton finishes eighth in Ferrari debut

McLaren dominates first F1 qualifying of the season at Australian GP as Lewis Hamilton finishes eighth in Ferrari debut

McLaren dominates first F1 qualifying of the season at Australian GP as Lewis Hamilton finishes eighth in Ferrari debut
Australia|Sports

Lewis Hamilton has tough start with Ferrari, qualifying eighth in F1 Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari odyssey got off to a tough start after the British driver qualified in eighth for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has tough start with Ferrari, qualifying eighth in F1 Australian GP
Australia|Sports

Lewis Hamilton 8th in qualifying in Ferrari debut as Norris takes pole for F1 race in Australia

Lewis Hamilton qualified eighth-fastest in his Ferrari debut as McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park

Lewis Hamilton 8th in qualifying in Ferrari debut as Norris takes pole for F1 race in Australia
Australia|Environment|Science

Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn't be picked up

Wombats are furry, nocturnal marsupials found only in Australia

Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn't be picked up
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Westpac settles auto finance class action lawsuit for $81 million

Australia's Westpac Banking Corp has reached an A$130 million ($81.84 million) settlement on a class action lawsuit against the lender over commissions paid to auto dealers over five years

Australia's Westpac settles auto finance class action lawsuit for $81 million
Australia|Business|Technology

Tesla chair exits operating partner role at Australia's biggest VC firm

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has moved out of her role as operating partner at Australia's biggest venture capital fund, Blackbird VC, people familiar

Tesla chair exits operating partner role at Australia's biggest VC firm
Australia|Crime|Environment

US tourist filmed running off with baby wombat flees Australia after visa threat

US tourist filmed running off with baby wombat flees Australia after visa threat

US tourist filmed running off with baby wombat flees Australia after visa threat
Australia|Business|Economy

Canberra to give ANZ $1.3 billion loan guarantee to keep Pacific branches afloat

Australia will provide ANZ with a decade-long loan guarantee of A$2 billion ($1.26 billion), to ensure the bank maintains the branch network across the Pacific, a move seen as a diplomatic

Canberra to give ANZ $1.3 billion loan guarantee to keep Pacific branches afloat
Australia|Business|Economy

New Zealand manufacturing continues to expand in February, survey says

Manufacturing activity in New Zealand expanded in February, hitting the highest levels since August 2022, helped by strong results at the key index for production and new orders, a

New Zealand manufacturing continues to expand in February, survey says
Americas|Australia|Europe|Science|World

How to see the moon turn red during March’s total lunar eclipse

How to see the moon turn red during March’s total lunar eclipse

How to see the moon turn red during March’s total lunar eclipse
Australia|Science|World

This male octopus poisons the female during mating to avoid being eaten

This male octopus poisons the female during mating to avoid being eaten

This male octopus poisons the female during mating to avoid being eaten
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Australia moves to arm troops with anti-ship missiles as China threat looms

Australia is scrambling to deploy new long-range missiles as the recent arrival of powerful Chinese warships off the Australian coast delivers a sharp reminder of Beijing’s

Australia moves to arm troops with anti-ship missiles as China threat looms
Australia|Business|Economy

Workers sign petition for collective bargaining at Rio Tinto's Pilbara mine

Australia's Western Mine Workers Alliance (WMWA) said on Thursday that more than 400 workers at Rio Tinto's Paraburdoo iron ore mine in Pilbara region have signed a petition to support

Workers sign petition for collective bargaining at Rio Tinto's Pilbara mine
Australia|Business|Celebrity|Sports

F1's Mercedes chief Wolff says he's not looking to sign Verstappen for 2026

Mercedes team principal and chief executive Toto Wolff has denied rumors on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix weekend that he’s still seeking to sign reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen for 2026

F1's Mercedes chief Wolff says he's not looking to sign Verstappen for 2026
Australia|Education|Health|Political|Science

Australia’s top universities say U.S. funding at risk due to Trump crackdown

Australia’s top universities said on Thursday the Trump administration had cut U.S. funding to some of its researchers and asked others who receive U.S. government

Australia’s top universities say U.S. funding at risk due to Trump crackdown
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

JPMorgan holds 5% stake in mining major Rio Tinto for clients

JPMorgan Chase holds a 5.36% stake in Australia's mining conglomerate Rio Tinto for the bank's clients, an exchange filing to the local bourse showed on Thursday.

JPMorgan holds 5% stake in mining major Rio Tinto for clients
Australia|Crime|World

New Zealand police renew hunt for fugitive father and three children missing since 2021

New Zealand police renew hunt for fugitive father and three children missing since 2021

New Zealand police renew hunt for fugitive father and three children missing since 2021
Australia|Business|Crime|Environment|Political|Technology

Vandalism, weak sales hit Tesla in Australia and New Zealand

When Australian Dick Friend bought a Tesla in 2015, he was so impressed with its environmental credentials and performance that he and his wife

Vandalism, weak sales hit Tesla in Australia and New Zealand
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia considers allowing dual-class share listings, exchange executive says

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is considering allowing dual-class shares to be listed for the first time as the exchange operator and the corporate

Australia considers allowing dual-class share listings, exchange executive says
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum are unjustified, but his government will not retaliate with its own tariffs

Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Australia rules out reciprocal move on US after Trump proceeds with steel tariffs

Australia will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the United States, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump ruled out exemptions

Australia rules out reciprocal move on US after Trump proceeds with steel tariffs